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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.68, 1,178.64 and 526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.68, 1,178.64 and 526.04 is: 788.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.68 : 1,178.64 = 526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.68/1,178.64 = 526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.68x = 1,178.64 × 526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.68x = 620,011.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,011.79/786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.14

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